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We are dedicated to helping victims of all types of clinical, dental, and medical negligence claims. We will take the time to get to know you and understand exactly what you have been through to get you the compensation you deserve. We provide a high-quality service and represent clients in all areas of the region including Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, South Shields, Sunderland, County Durham, Teesside, Middlesbrough, Northumberland, and Berwick.
For over 25 years, we have been recognised as a top-tier firm by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, both independently researched guides to the legal profession.
Many thousands of people receive medical treatment every single day and in the vast majority of cases, this treatment is appropriate and effective. Unfortunately, sometimes things can go wrong, and the consequences on your health can be serious. If you, or someone close to you, has suffered injury or loss as a result of negligent medical treatment or medical malpractice, it may be possible to make a claim
Medical negligence arises as a result of having been injured, or otherwise negatively impacted, as a result of negligent medical care. If this happens to you, you are entitled to take legal action for compensation. In this instance, seeking the help of a specialist medical negligence law firm like Hay & Kilner is the best course of action.
The first step in claiming compensation for clinical, dental, or medical negligence is by talking to a lawyer who specialises in medical negligence. Our solicitors will be able to give you an estimation of how long your claim could take and provide an estimate of how much you could be entitled to in compensation.
Yes, you can claim medical negligence on behalf of a next of kin if they have died as a result of medical negligence, or they do not have capacity to take legal action themselves.
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We will investigate your claim fully, from obtaining the relevant medical records and independent medical evidence to potentially acting on behalf of you in court. We will be able to advise you on the merits of your claim and value your claim before the settlement.
Regardless of how you came by your spinal injury, whether it be medical negligence, a road traffic accident or injury at work, if someone was to blame, we can assist you in getting the compensation you need to get your life back on track.
Where liability is admitted, we can assist in obtaining interim payments which can help to put rehabilitation programs in place to optimise your recovery.
We work with some of the best organisations specialising in spinal injury recovery, allowing us to provide you with a collaborative team approach.
If, as a result of having been given insufficient anaesthetic, you have ever experienced pain or have been aware of events during surgery and unable to communicate this to operating staff, you may be able to claim compensation.
We know that anaesthetic awareness can cause extreme psychological trauma and in severe cases patients can suffer from brain injury, paralysis, or even death because of inappropriate anaesthetic care.
We understand the impact a brain injury can have on you and your family. Brain injuries can differ in severity, causing temporary problems or life-changing catastrophic injuries.
Some of the main causes of brain injury are a lack of oxygen at birth, brain damage caused during surgery, misdiagnosis or delayed treatment of a medical condition or an overdose of medication.
If do you encounter problems during your pregnancy and/or the birth of your child, you expect nothing less than to receive the best care and to feel confident that if things don’t run smoothly, clinicians will act appropriately.
Sometimes this is not the case and if you, or your child, have suffered as a result of substandard medical care we will be here to help as much as we possibly can.
Our specialist team have recovered millions of pounds of compensation on behalf of our clients specifically in this area and we can do the same for you.
If you have suffered due to negligent dental treatment you may be able to submit a claim for compensation. We will be able to assess your situation and provide guidance and advice on how to proceed.
Find out more about how to bring a dental negligence claim.
We know how distressing it can be to have your vision impaired in any way. If you sustain an eye injury due to medical negligence you could be entitled to a substantial compensation claim that reflects the severity of the injury and the effect it will have on your life.
Your GP will usually be your first point of contact with the NHS and will investigate, diagnose and treat your symptoms where appropriate.
On occasion signs and symptoms are missed, or go undiagnosed, with potentially serious consequences which could end up being fatal.
Find out more about when you can bring a clinical negligence claim.
We know that no amount of money can replace a loved one who has died due to negligent medical treatment. However, if you have lost someone you may wish to claim for the financial losses which you have suffered as a result of the fatal error.
We’ll be by your side to find out what happened and why, assisting with the inquest process, if necessary, and recovering compensation which will hopefully make life for you and your family easier financially.
If you have a loved one in a nursing or care home, you put your trust into those caring for them, and expect to feel safe in the knowledge they are being looked after. Sometimes, however, there are time when this is not the case.
We are regularly instructed by patients or their families in relation to the development of pressure sores, failure to provide adequate supervision and assistance, and lack of attention to hydration and nutrition.
If you have been subjected to negligent care in relation to orthopaedic surgery you may have experienced complications such as nerve damage, serious wound infection or amputation.
We have settled many orthopaedic claims, including those relating to substandard hip replacement, knee, ankle and wrist surgery, against private facilities and the NHS.
If you have been caused harm because of a surgical error, poor equipment or poor surgical technique, you may be entitled to compensation.
No matter what the surgery, provided by the NHS or privately, if you have suffered physically or mentally as a result, we are here for you and can help you with your claim.
It is well known that an early diagnosis of cancer improves outcomes for those unfortunate to develop this disease. If you have experienced medical negligence which led to a delay in your cancer diagnosis, we can help to explore your right to claim.
If you have experienced a prescription error, you may have suffered short-term damage. However, there are cases where, due to negligent prescription or dispensing, you could end up facing long-term serious harm or even death.
Our regular clinical negligence updates and events keep you up to date with all the latest legal developments you need to know about.
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